So far so good. After just a few visits, I already know that…read moreI am glad I chose Allison from a crowded field. She is a good listener, has a wonderful and soothing office and is patient and flexible about the process. She is also very affordable for those on Blue Shield HMO insurance. I will update this rating after I gain more experience, which is the only reason why it is not a 5 star rating.

I have been seeing licensed counselors for most of my adult life, as I am an advocate of mental…read morehealth tune-ups. I have been seeing Allison for over four years, when I first started I was seeing her weekly and have now moved to every two weeks. She likes to use modern technology which is great for us busy people. She uses psychselect.com services which is HIPAA compliant; so I can send her electronic messages as well as schedule/cancel appointments without having to play phone tag. So nice! Also, she uses an electronic debit service so that I can process my co-pays in those cases where I don't have cash and on the flip side she doesn't have to deposit checks. As a therapist, she is extremely effective and provides constructive feedback pushing me to think through my emotional/psychological barriers. Also, Allison has a unique counseling philosophy where she blends cognitive, behavioral and spiritual. It continues to be the best fit for me and my strong spiritual beliefs. I also love how she maintains her space. She makes it very cozy, warm and inviting. She many times likes to burn aromatherapy oils which calms my mind down and actually helps for me to be more open.

I am not one that reviews often; I save my energy, usually, for happy and positive stuff. I was…read morejust reading some of the nasty reviews on her page, and I feel terrible for how it seems that the internet can be a tough place. People review when they are MAD, more than when they're satisfied. I would imagine that it's even tougher when your clientele is, by nature, in need of mental health advice. I feel compelled to tell MY truth! I've been really frustrated with myself, secretly, about my lack of focus and constantly being distracted for years now. It seemed to get worse "cuz COVID". Dr. B and I met and she went through some testing, and from the data received, she was very cautious about how to treat what I was seeking help for. She discussed carefully her initial diagnosis, and talked about the ways to treat. She made it clear that some medications have risks of addiction, etc. and wasn't trying to do anything other than inform me and provide caution. She asked me how I felt about prescription treatments, and what my history was with things like this. She was digging deep to ensure that we were doing the right thing and that I was comfortable - that's what it felt like to me. She started me with very low doses of the chosen med. She was careful. Concerned about the result with my day-to-day life as her main goal. She felt conservative to me with the medications, frankly, and I really like how concerned she seems about not only treating things appropriately, but also counseling me on "normal" day-to-day, non-medication practices to help me focus. So, I'm sorry that some felt poorly handled, treated etc., but I'd hope that people would see through that and talk to Dr. B before throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Dr. B is a good egg. She has changed my life and I find her to be a very, very careful and thoughtful practitioner, and I'm grateful that I'm working with her. I'm a big fan.

Dr Catherine Borchart for me is a mixed bag - because she's not a bad psychiatrist by any means…read more She was the one who initially suspected I might have ADHD which went under the radar for years due to the fact I also likely have Autism as well (as of right now I am still undiagnosed but I am working with a different doctor to get this done!). But...as the other reviews here have indicated she is extremely honest, very blunt, and doesn't sugar coat anything. And I do mean anything. Not only is she an extremely just woman but she tells it exactly like it is. Which makes it extremely nerve wracking to be upfront with her due to her direct nature which often times comes across as extremely passive aggressive or sometimes even demeaning. She means well but I haven't seen her in about four years mostly for this reason. Nor do I particularly want to. I do recall one review suggesting having a therapist in addition to her if you decide to see her as a psychiatrist and I do recommend this as well. Because while she is excellent with medication and getting to the heart of what might be the problem - far more than the previous psychiatrist I once had. Talking to her about yourself is a major undertaking. Don't go to her expecting someone who will offer you much sympathy in regard to what problems you have - particularly when they are your problems to deal with because she doesn't have a lot it. I don't want to go so far as to claim she has none of it but handling what you put forth gently is just not something she does. Her main defining quality is her honesty. A good example of this that isn't too personal is when she told me "you will never be a professional screenwriter if you can't handle multiple pressures at once". (Screenwriting is not my primary long term goal anymore but something in film which I won't share here certainly still is and I still have a few prominent tv show ideas that may still get made...or not if what she said is actually true). And while again I didn't want to be too personal with this review I did also want to say - partially because I know she reads these that I tend to ruminate a lot and her harsh criticisms have stayed with me. I replay them a lot in my head. Whether or not this is for better of worse is up for you to decide. But again I would strongly consider you think over this and the other critical reviews of her before booking an appointment.

My daughter is a student in Santa Cruz area and was looking for a Therapist…read more Dr. Hemmen, even though we are not patients, went out of her way to help us with referrals and even check who may have worked with our insurance. Most Therapists never called back or took several days to get back to us but Dr. Hemmen got back quickly and is extremely professional and showed she cares for her practice and clients.

Dr. Lucie Hemmen has a gift for working with teens. We began consulting with her when our children…read morewere young adolescents, and she provided excellent advice - both to us and to our kids - as we addressed common issues such as school choice, stress, peer issues, and family dynamics. She facilitated better communication for us all and helped smooth the way for a relatively conflict-free teenage period in our household. For a family seeking a wise and approachable therapist to work with during the teen years, Lucie can't be beat. Much more important, however, she can also be counted on in a crisis. When our daughter fell into a sudden, unexpected, and severe depressive episode, we were able to turn to Lucie on an emergency basis and count on her support and advice every step of the way. She made herself available so that we could consult with her - via text, phone, and in person - as we navigated what is every parent's worst nightmare. She helped us keep the channels of communication open with our child, advised us about when and where to seek additional help, and nurtured a close and trusting relationship with our child that continues to this day. I am not given to hyperbole, but I must say that Lucie's support and wisdom were invaluable. I cannot imagine how we would have weathered this crisis without her.

She's a caring therapist and a very interesting person with a lot of life experiences. I can tell…read morethat she has treated a lot of people for a lot of different things over the years by the way that she talks about mental health and seems to have an intuitive sense of how to manage the kinds of problems I brought up. I would recommend for anyone with complex or compounded mental health issues. She really does listen.

This woman is the WORST therapist…read more I left after the first 5 minutes of talking with her. She asked me what brought me in to see her, and I expressed that vulnerability with her. All she did was reinforce my fear without any empathy or compassion. I kept saying, "Okay, well that doesn't help me feel safe." Then she reinforced her opinion, and instead of giving me coping mechanisms for experiencing her OPINION, even if her belief were true through and through, she was dead set on being right rather than helping me feel safe and cope with the experience. It was awful. My PTSD was re-triggered and I left feeling even more fearful and unsafe in the world than when I first walked in. Her information is outdated, and she utilizes 0 helpful methods, or any methods at all.

This place sucks. They do not personalize care for clients and keep them way longer than necessary…read more The techniques have not helped me at all, even though I try them, I am still very miserable. This means that the therapy and psychiatry are also subpar. This place deserves even lower than one star, however, that is not an option. Most of it is group therapy which is stressful and also unproductive. The room for therapy is also uncomfortable and too small. Never go here.

This is specifically a review for the spravato treatment. Jasmine is so great! She kind, very…read morepatient and understanding, and its clear that she genuinely cares. She does a lot to make sure we're comfortable.

I can't say enough about how impressed I am by Cyndie Lane. She is incredibly skilled and really…read moredoes get results. The special technique she uses is surprisingly powerful. All it took was a few sessions, and I had a huge insight and felt a significant shift in how I felt. I've been to therapists in the past who spent more time with me and never even got close to that kind of breakthrough. In addition to getting results, I felt incredibly safe with her. Her style is warm, sympathetic and compassionate. I never felt judged, and it was easy to open up to her. If you want an effective therapist with a gentle touch, I highly recommend Cyndie.

Cyndie's approach to therapy is refreshingly different, in that all aspects of one's personality…read moreare embraced and accepted. Nothing is seen as "wrong," or in need of elimination or rejection, an "error" in need of "fixing." Rather, every aspect, even destructive behaviors such as addictions, are seen as having developed for valid purposes. Cyndie's approach is to help clients understand and accept why behavior patterns came about, what self-preserving purposes they may have served, and to support the client's own decisions about what they may like to change. This kind of therapy impresses me because it supports acknowledging and accepting all the parts of oneself, even the parts that may have made a person feel shame or guilt. And the client is self-directed in the therapist-client relationship. I like that.

Doctor Jennifer Davis is a great person she helps other people helps them with the brains she does…read morea great job being a doctor I go to her she is very smart and loving and caring and would do anything for her patient's hoping she still keeps doing what she is doing now

As a previous child patient of hers (it's been ten or more years ) I stumbled upon her page and had…read moreto leave a positive review after seeing a negative one . First of all , her office is very private (same address as before it looks like ) and never are u in there with more than one other patient . Therefore , unless this guy hung out outside her door I highly doubt he had interaction with many other patients . Also , im not sure if he is a parent who just didn't agree with her opinion , but as a confused and rebellious kid - I feel like it's important for me to say that when I think back to then tens of therapists my estranged father sent me too (because he was desperately searching for someone who would file "being an angsty teen child of divorce" under "must be committed"), she was the first one who helped me make sense of my emotions . She never once made me feel like a bad kid , and after years of dreading pointless therapy , I acryslly looked forward to seeing her and felt that , for the first time , it wasn't just a waste of money talking to a friend . That was always what I would say - "you're throwing money away I have friends I can talk to...it's not like I bottle up my emotions ". But she was smarter than any specialist I had seen before and let me tell you - I walked in there feeling helpless and not knowing how to express myself - and left feeling that she was the true translator between parent and child - that if for whatever reason my plan and compromise with my parents didn't work that she would be there to make sure I felt understood and validated . This woman and her skillhas stuck with me through the years - I Can't tell you the amount of times I've recommended her to people . She was pregnant at the time ldk if that could've changed her outlook on anything but imo it could only make her understand both sides better . So take it from a true patient - this woman left an impression so big - and on a child no less - that I wholeheartedly dismiss the previous review (SEE your way out please !) and demand that if your child is having issues , u at least give her a chance .

I am very picky with whom I work with since I myself, is trained as a psychotherapist and healer…read more But Alison exceeded all my expectations. I felt safe with her very quickly. She is forthcoming, and has a great presence. She held sessions with kindness and compassion. She is sharp, really listens, remembers things you tell her, and has great insights. I loved adult play therapy. It helped me to get in touch with parts of myself I was feeling resistant to. I was little uncomfortable in the beginning to do play therapy but it was extremely helpful. It helped me to work with a hard part in fun way. I highly recommend her.

We had the privilege of having our kids "play with Alison". Some transitional issues in our small…read morechildren's lives, that I wanted to make sure as a parent, I wasn't missing anything. My six year old son enjoyed every second, felt safe and was able to articulate that he is sad not to be going back. What I appreciate is the fact, she gave me advice and didn't feel the need to keep seeing him. Kinda like you feel with the chiropractor who wants to just see you for the "business". She told him, he is always welcome but for now she didn't see the need. I agree with the previous review. She listens and remembers, is kind and very sharp. I would recommend her for all levels of therapy especially "play therapy" for young children.